Hollyoaks' 'Peri Lomax' Played By Ruby O'Donnell's Dating Timeline: Nathaniel Dass To Sam Halsall

Ruby O'Donnell made her first on-screen appearance as 'Peri Jade Lomax' in the iconic British Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, on October 4, 2013, in episode 3705. After 12 years, the legendary character of Peri Lomax has been killed off in an absolutely heartbreaking scene. Peri was the biological daughter of the show's longstanding characters, Leela Lomax and Cameron Campbell. Not only this, but she was also the half-sister of Daniel Lomax, Noah, and Clara Dexter.

Ruby O'Donnell's 'Peri Lomax' dies in Hollyoaks after 12 years, sacrificing herself to save Tom Cunningham in a heartbreaking final episode

Surprisingly, Ruby O'Donnell made her final appearance on Hollyoaks on October 21, 2025, as her character, Peri Lomax, sacrificed her life to save 'Tom Cunningham'. Although she succeeded in saving Tom's life, Peri couldn't dodge the falling debris during The Love Boat explosion. During her final moments, Peri's last words were "You'll always be my hero" to her mother, Leela Lomax.

The way creators have ended Ruby O'Donnell's character, 'Peri Lomax', has been a topic of great discussion among fans of Hollyoaks on the internet. However, most of them agree that although it was painful to watch, it was indeed a fitting way to end Peri's character. The iconic character, who has always been selfless, brave, and endlessly loving throughout the show, died saving someone else, exactly what Peri was all about.

Ruby O'Donnell earned acclaim for Hollyoaks' Peri Lomax, winning Best Young Performance 2016

For the uninitiated, Ruby O'Donnell's portrayal of 'Peri Lomax' in Hollyoaks earned her massive recognition and global critical acclaim. She also won the Best Young Performance award at the British Soap Awards 2016 for her performance, which says everything about the character's impact on viewers. Now that Ruby's character is no more in the show, people are looking back at her journey from a spirited teenager into one of Hollyoaks' most emotionally mature characters.

The biggest reason people loved Peri Lomax's character was the complex storylines she has been part of over the last 12 years. From the shock of discovering that her sister was actually her mother to her tumultuous relationship with Abe Fielding and her romance with Juliet Nightingale, Peri's character touched hearts across generations. Apart from receiving global fame for 'Peri Lomax', Ruby O'Donnell has also appeared in Tom's Life and All-Star Driving School.

Ruby O'Donnell is dating her Hollyoaks co-star, Nathaniel Dass, who plays Dillon Ray

Moving on to her personal life, Ruby O'Donnell is currently dating her Hollyoaks co-star, Nathaniel Dass, whose character 'Dillon Ray' is the nephew of longstanding established character, Misbah Maalik. The couple's dating rumours first went public in May 2024, when their fans noticed similar stories about weekend trips. On July 8, 2024, Ruby made her relationship with Nathaniel Insta-official after she posted a picture of them enjoying in Ibiza. In August 2024, during Nathaniel's birthday spa break, he and Ruby were publicly celebrated by their co-stars and fans. Finally, in May 2025, the couple celebrated their first anniversary, confirming that they're still dating.

Hollyoaks actress, Ruby O'Donnell, was previously in a four-year relationship with rugby player, Sam Halsall, who plays for Huddersfield Giants

Before falling in love with her Hollyoaks co-star, Nathaniel Dass, Ruby O'Donnell was in a steady relationship with Sam Halsall. Sam is a professional rugby player who currently plays as a centre or winger for the Huddersfield Giants. For the uninitiated, Ruby and Sam began dating in 2019, and after dating each other for almost four years, they parted ways in 2023. Although the exact time when they ended their relationship isn't available in the public domain, reports of their breakup surfaced on the internet in 2023. Fast forward to 2025, and she is happily dating Nathaniel Dass.

What are your thoughts on the end of Ruby O'Donnell's character, 'Peri Lomax', in Hollyoaks? Let us know.

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